Toronto – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $7.5 million to support 365 projects that will help the province’s farmers, food processors, and essential farm-supporting agribusinesses protect their operations against pests and diseases while enhancing operational resilience and strengthening public trust in our food supply system. The funding through the Biosecurity Enhancement Initiative, combined with cost-shared …
Toronto – Toronto mayor Olivia Chow stopped by Marc Garneau CI in Flemingdon Park and saw a healthy meal program in action. She said: “We know student meal programs increase attendance, improve test scores, and create healthier communities.“
British Columbia – The Radium Hot Springs Aquacourt, located in Kootenay National Park, hosts more than 200,000 visitors each year. The hot mineral waters that flow from the ground have drawn people to this place since time immemorial. These hot springs were known and used, both recently and historically, by the Ktunaxa and Secwépemc people for their therapeutic properties. They …
BRAMPTON – The City of Litter Reduction Charter is now ready to be signed, marking a significant milestone in the City’s journey toward becoming Canada’s first litter-free city. Developed through the input of local stakeholders at Brampton’s first-ever Litter Reduction Forum last fall, as well as important feedback from the Litter Reduction Working Group, this Charter sets forth a shared commitment …
Quebec – The St. Lawrence Estuary is a collective gem, both culturally and naturally. The project involves expanding the Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park to help protect a larger part of its estuary. Some 400 km long and up to 350 m deep, it is one of the largest and deepest estuaries in the world. The proposed expansion would thus bring …
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are helping 128 apple, tender fruit, and table grape producers grow more popular and hardy varieties of produce. The Growing Future Opportunities Initiative, with funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), is supporting these projects through a $4.4 million investment. Growers are replanting more than 94 acres of apples and …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor McKelvie (Scarborough – Rouge Park) launched a comprehensive outreach campaign as part of the review and refresh of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan and the Parkland Strategy. These two key documents will guide decision-making around how and where the City of Toronto invests in new parkland and recreation facilities over the next …
Toronto – The City of Toronto introduced a new staff report, entitled Culture Connects: An Action Plan for Culture in Toronto, which outlines a 10-year vision to strengthen and transform the city’s cultural landscape. The plan proposes significant new investments in culture to benefit artists, cultural organizations and audiences alike. Mayor Olivia Chow introduced the Action Plan alongside Councillor Shelley …
Ottawa – The Canada Water Agency is a Government of Canada agency under the Minister of Environment and Climate Change portfolio. Its mandate is to improve freshwater management in Canada by providing leadership, effective collaboration federally, and improved coordination and collaboration with provinces, territories, and Indigenous peoples to address transboundary freshwater challenges and opportunities. The Canada Water Agency (the Agency) …
BRAMPTON– The City of Brampton invites residents to celebrate the Festival of Lights at the second annual Diwali Mela. This free, family-friendly event will feature main stage performances by both local and international artists, including opener Gurpreet Maan, followed by Punjabi artists G. Sidhu, Chani Nattan and Inderpal Moga. The event will also showcase energetic performances from the Nachdi Jawani …
